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Coronavirus claims 23 more lives in KP

A total of 1177 cases of coronavirus were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the official said.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:58pm

Pakistan

49 deaths, 2717 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab

The Punjab health department has so far conducted 3,912,115 tests for COVID-19 in the province.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:57pm

Pakistan

Covid-19 claims 81 lives, infects 5,020 more people

During the last 24 hours most of the deaths had occurred in the Punjab followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 08:35pm

World

Pope urges vaccines for poor in Easter message

The pope said it was "scandalous" that armed conflicts around the world had not ceased.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:20pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Sunday

At least 130,685,270 cases of coronavirus have been registered.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:17pm

World

Bulgarian PM seeking fourth term in Covid-hit vote

Three hours after polls opened turnout stood at 7.58 percent, down from 8.44 percent at the same time during the last parliamentary elections in 2017.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:15pm

Life & Style

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar tests positive as India virus surge worsens

Akshay tweeted that he is now under home quarantine and has "sought necessary medical care".

Published 04 Apr, 2021 06:02pm

World

Libya takes delivery of first Covid vaccines

The health ministry said in a statement that just over 100,000 doses of the Russian Sputnik V jab had arrived in Tripoli.

Published 04 Apr, 2021 05:54pm

Pakistan

Pakistan reports 81 deaths, over 5,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

The death toll due to the deadly disease has reached 14,778 across the country
The total number of infections in the country now currently stands at 687,908

Published 04 Apr, 2021 09:05am

World

Air Canada, Transat call off merger deal

TORONTO: Air Canada has called off its planned takeover of tour operator Transat over EU regulatory hurdles, they...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

World

Argentine president tests positive for Covid-19

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's President Alberto Fernandez, who has been vaccinated against Covid-19, announced late...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

World

Dubai aims to boost contribution of creative arts to GDP

DUBAI: Dubai aims to increase the contribution of creative arts to the emirate's GDP to 5 percent from 2.6 percent...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

World

Millions face Easter under virus curbs

ROME: Millions of Christians around the world were on Saturday facing another Easter weekend under restrictions...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:54am

Business & Finance

LinkedIn gives staff week off for well-being

SAN FRANCISCO: Professional social network LinkedIn is giving nearly all of its 15,900 full-time workers next week...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 09:52am

Pakistan

"Choice of countries is based on science or foreign policy?" Umar questions UK's decision to add Pakistan on ‘red list’

"The recent decision by UK govt to add some countries including Pakistan on the red list raises a legitimate question whether choice of countries is based on science or foreign policy," Umar tweeted.

Published 03 Apr, 2021 02:51pm

Pakistan

2486 more people recover from COVID-19 in 24 hours

The country's coronavirus positivity ratio stands at 9.41%.
84 people also died from the virus in 24 hours.

Published 03 Apr, 2021 10:01am

Pakistan

Sindh seeks ban on inter-provincial transport

KARACHI: Sindh government has written a letter to the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) seeking a ban on...

Published 03 Apr, 2021 03:41am

Markets

Sovecon lowers forecast for Russian 2020/21 wheat

MOSCOW: Russian agriculture consultancy Sovecon said on Friday it had lowered its forecast for Russia’s 2020/21...

Published 03 Apr, 2021 03:41am

Travel ban countries: Britain adds Pakistan to ‘red list’

KARACHI: Pakistan was among a number of new countries added to the UK’s “red list” of travel ban countries on...

Published 03 Apr, 2021 03:41am

Pakistan

Sindh govt all set to procure 10 million doses of CanSino Bio COVID vaccine

The provincial government has written a letter to AJM Pharma (Pvt) Ltd which is officially authorized to distribute the COVID vaccine in Pakistan
The company has been asked to share the schedule of delivery and the prices of the vaccine with the department for further process

Updated 02 Apr, 2021 04:36pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to open walk-in registration, vaccination for citizens above 65 from April 3

"Senior citizen above 65 years can now walk in to any designated vaccination center with their CNIC to get on spot registration and vaccination, with effect from 3rd April 21," NCOC said.
The vaccination drive to inoculate those 60 and above began on March 10.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:11pm

World

Philippines reports record high 15,310 new coronavirus cases

It announced 17 new deaths, taking fatalities to 13,320 deaths. The Department of Health said the new cases reported on Friday.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 02:16pm

World

India reports six-month high of COVID-19 daily infections amid new curbs

The new surge this year presents a challenge to the government, which already struggled to implement last year's lockdown.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 10:59am

World

UK offers £400mn to aid culture's Covid recovery

Theatre and film stars Judi Dench, Julie Walters, Hugh Bonneville and Stephen Fry have all welcomed the funding.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 10:24am

World

Covid overwhelms ICUs in Syrian capital

Jotting down vitals on a small note pad, Sbayni said she had already attended to at least 10 Covid-19 patients that day with more expected to follow.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 09:35am

Sports

Thailand's Patty Tavatanakit cruises to first-round ANA Inspiration lead

"So it's been very nice on me for my first round coming back."

Published 02 Apr, 2021 09:24am

Pakistan

Corona positivity rate in Punjab drops slightly

LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has slightly declined from 12.85 percent to 12.32 ...

Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am

Markets

Raw sugar recovers; coffee, cocoa gain

LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE recovered on Thursday amid upbeat sentiment in the wider financial markets and ...

Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am

World

Mexico reports 5,381 new coronavirus cases, 454 deaths

The government says the real case numbers are likely significantly higher, and separate data published recently by the health ministry suggested the actual death toll from coronavirus may be at least 60pc above the confirmed figure.

Published 01 Apr, 2021 11:51pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt to secure 1mn doses of Coronavirus vaccine: CM

He expressed satisfaction over the arrangements and complimented the Health department, as well as the administration, for their work.

Updated 02 Apr, 2021 12:03am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 26	278.58
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 26	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 26	158.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 26	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 26	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 26	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 26	5099.96
India Sensex / Apr 26	73730.16
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.76
Nasdaq / Apr 26	15927.90
Hang Seng / Apr 26	17651.15
FTSE 100 / Apr 26	8139.83
Dow Jones / Apr 26	38239.66
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 26	18161.01

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 26	83.85
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 26	20535
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 26	210048
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 26	2337.96
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 26	80.90
Petrol/Litre / Apr 27	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 27 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 27 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 27 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 27 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 27 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 27 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 27 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 27 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 27 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 27 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 27 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 27 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 27 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 27 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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